The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde is a comedy play first published in 1898. Truly a classic book that lives in an era of timeless distinction. These older stories hold up over the years and emit an excellence unlike any from modern times. You will really enjoy these stories. The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde is a play that was first performed on February 14th 1895 at the St James's Theatre in London. This Oscar Wilde play is a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious personae to escape the burdensome social obligations of that era. Working within the social conventions of late Victorian London, the play's major themes are the triviality with which it treats institutions as serious as marriage, and the resulting satire of Victorian ways. Some contemporary reviews praised Oscar Wilde’s play as humorous and the culmination of Wilde's artistic career, while others were cautious about its lack of social messages. Its high farce and witty dialogue have helped make The Importance of Being Earnest Wilde's most enduringly popular play and on the “must read” list for Classic Adult Literature. Sneak Peak excerpts from the book: JACK. Oh, pleasure, pleasure! What else should bring one anywhere? Eating as usual, I see, Algy! ALGERNON. [Stiffly.] I believe it is customary in good society to take some slight refreshment at five o’clock. Where have you been since last Thursday? JACK. [Sitting down on the sofa.] In the country. ALGERNON. What on earth do you do there? JACK. [Pulling off his gloves.] When one is in town one amuses oneself. When one is in the country one amuses other people. It is excessively boring. ALGERNON. And who are the people you amuse? JACK. [Airily.] Oh, neighbours, neighbours. ALGERNON. Got nice neighbours in your part of Shropshire? JACK. Perfectly horrid! Never speak to one of them. ALGERNON. How immensely you must amuse them! [Goes over and takes sandwich.] By the way, Shropshire is your county, is it not? JACK. Eh? Shropshire? Yes, of course. Hallo! Why all these cups? Why cucumber sandwiches? Why such reckless extravagance in one so young? Who is coming to tea? ALGERNON. Oh! merely Aunt Augusta and Gwendolen. • Original 1898 Writing • 5 x 8 Inches • Matte Cover • White Paper We take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original authors publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title will make an excellent gift to the classic literature buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection.
The Importance of Being Earnest: An Oscar Wilde Play
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Author: Wilde, Oscar
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9798487648457
Details:
Author: Wilde, Oscar
Binding: Paperback
Format: Box set
Number Of Pages: 99
Release Date: 01-10-2021
Package Dimensions: 8.0 x 5.0 x 0.2 inches Languages: english
EAN: 9798487648457
